What are fatty deposits building up within arterial walls called?
A) atherosclerosis
B) arteriosclerosis
C) anastomosis
QUESTION 2A change in the structure and orientation of cells characterized by a loss of specialization and reversion to a more primitive form is known as differentiation.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
QUESTION 3What is a congenital heart anomaly that consists of four separate defects known as?
A) dextroposition of the heart
B) tetralogy of Fallot
C) patent ductus arteriosus
QUESTION 4The term neoplasm is synonymous with tumor.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
QUESTION 5What is an abnormal opening between the pulmonary artery and the aorta associated with premature infants known as?
A) coarctation of the aorta
B) aortic arteriosus
C) patent ductus arteriosus
QUESTION 6The medical specialty concerned with the study of malignancy is known as oncology.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
QUESTION 7What occurs when myocardial tissue is destroyed in areas of the heart that are deprived of an adequate blood supply?
A) angina pectoris
B) myocarditis
C) myocardial infarction
QUESTION 8It is recommended that both men and women who are at average risk for developing colorectal cancer begin screening for early detection by having a colonoscopy at age 25.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false